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Rosalind Franklin – forgotten scientist

October 5, 2010
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Rosalind Franklin was instrumental in discovering the structure of DNA, but until recently, many knew nothing of the contribution the x-ray crystallographer made – Laboratory News investigates.
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Cold sore treats cancer

October 4, 2010
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A genetically engineered cold sore virus has been used to specifically target and burst cancer cells in patients suffering cancers of the head and neck.
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Virus structure revealed

October 4, 2010
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After 12 years of research and several failed attempts, scientists have revealed the structure of a human adenovirus, a move which may lead to more effective gene therapy and new...
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Model TV stars baked

October 4, 2010
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Ever wondered how Postman Pat, Pingu and Bob the Builder were made? Laboratory News has the answer – they’re foam latex models baked in an oven, and manufacturer Mackinnon &...
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From push to pull

October 1, 2010
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Pathology units processing thousands of samples a day can easily reach breaking point, but how can the backlog be overcome? We look to the Leicester Royal Infirmary Pathology Department and...
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Stopping the clock

September 30, 2010
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Just how do you freeze cells without the risk of damaging ice crystals? Laboratory News investigates and finds there's a lot more to cryopreservation than freezing and re-thawing
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Keeping patients safe

September 29, 2010
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Amazingly no governmental regulation exists in the UK for the labelling of pathology specimens, leaving the decision of how these should be managed to the individual NHS trusts. Peter Brooks...
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Near-Earth asteroid detected

September 29, 2010
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Pan-STARRS PS1 – a powerful telescope with a 1400 megapixel camera to image the night sky – has discovered its first potentially hazardous asteroid.
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Strictly no heels

September 29, 2010
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It doesn’t matter the height of the heel, but dancing away in high heels is bad for your feet say scientists in the UK and China.
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RNA – misunderstood molecules with a big impact

September 28, 2010
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Low copy number RNA molecules are becoming a key research tool for quantitative gene expression studies. Here we explores the significance of enforcing RNA quality control measures and the reliability...
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